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Posted on Thursday 1st of September, 2016,
Council's 2016-2017 Activities in the Park program was officially launched this afternoon in the Maude Street Mall.
This year’s program, which has been extended to run from September until April, offers more than 370 free and low cost activities across Greater Shepparton.
Council’s Activities in the Park program provides an opportunity for Greater Shepparton residents and visitors to participate in a number of free and low cost activities, encouraging people to be outdoors and get active.
Some of this year’s activities include; stargazing, kite making, traditional Indigenous games, stand up paddle boarding, parkour, group fitness, circus skills, social spin, messy play, local food workshop series, canoeing, barefoot bowls and movie nights at outdoor pools.
The program also features healthy lifestyle sessions providing practical skills on how to improve or maintain your health.
Greater Shepparton has a number of well-established parks, pools and outdoor spaces available to enjoy for recreation and social purposes. The Activities in the Park program is a great way to enjoy these parks, meet new people and learn something new.
For more information, download the free Get Mooving app, follow Get Mooving Greater Shepparton on Facebook or visit getmoovingshepparton.com.au.
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